belt LINCOLN MKT 2012 Repair Manual

Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance
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Additional maintenance items
1
Miles (x 1,000) 20 30 40 60 80 90 100 120 140 150
Kilometers (x 1,000) 32 48 64 96 128 144 160 192 225 240
Replace cabin air filter (if equipped)• ••• •••
Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped)•••••
Replace engine air filter•••••
Change engine coolant
2
•
Replace spark plugs•
Inspect accessory drive belt(s)••
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter•
Change manual transmission fluid•
Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced within the last
100,000 miles (160,000 km)•
1Additional maintenance items can be performed within 3,000 miles (4,800 km) of the last oil change. Do not exceed
the designated distance for the interval.2Initial replacement at 6 years or 100,000 miles (160,000 km), then every 3 years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km)
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A
Accessing the help screen .........53
Accessing the music in your
jukebox ..................................47–48
Accessing your calendar ............52
Accessory delay ........................118
Active Park Assist .....................296
Adaptive Cruise Control ...........122
AdvanceTrac ..............................278
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................202, 211, 213
and child safety seats ............204
description ..............202, 211, 213
disposal ....................................216
driver airbag ............204, 211, 214
indicator light .................210, 216
operation .................204, 211, 214
passenger airbag .....204, 211, 214
side airbag ...............................211
Air cleaner filter ...............393, 397
Air conditioning ..........................88
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................308
Ambient mood/lighting .............104
AM/FM .........................................41
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................368
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................275–276
Anti-theft system ..............164, 166
arming the system ..................167
disarming a triggered
system .....................................168
triggering .................................168
Audio system (see Radio) .........32Automatic transaxle
fluid, refill capacities ..............398
fluid, specification ..................398
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................286
fluid, adding ............................388
fluid, checking ........................388
Selectshift (SST) ....................288
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....59
B
Battery .......................................366
acid, treating emergencies .....366
jumping a disabled battery ....333
maintenance-free ....................366
replacement, specifications ...397
servicing ..................................366
Belt-Minder.............................197
Blind Spot Information
System .......................................302
Blind spot mirror ......................301
Booster seats .............................231
Brakes ........................................275
anti-lock ...........................275–276
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................276
fluid, checking and adding ....388
fluid, refill capacities ..............398
fluid, specifications .................398
lubricant specifications ..........398
parking ....................................277
shift interlock ..........................285
Bulbs ..........................................105
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....398
Cargo area shade ......................143
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Roadside assistance ..................315
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........191–192, 194–196
Safety Canopy ...........................213
Safety defects, reporting ..........346
Safety restraints 191–192, 194–196
Belt-Minder...........................197
extension assembly ................196
for adults .................192, 194–195
for children .............................217
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................189
warning light and chime ........197
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................225
Safety seats for children ..........221
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................403
Satellite Radio .............................65
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............418
Seats ..........................................169
child safety seats ....................221
climate control ..........88, 175, 185
easy access/easyout feature ..177
front seats .......................174, 185
heated ......................................184
memory seat ...................158, 176
second row seats ............179, 183
third row seats ........................183
Second-row power fold seat ....182
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................162SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ........................................164
Servicing your vehicle ..............355
Setting the clock .........................40
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............216
Sound features ............................54
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........328
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................397, 402
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................398
Speed control ............................121
Starting your vehicle ........269–271
jump starting ..........................333
push button start system .......271
Steering wheel
controls ....................................131
tilting .......................................110
SYNC..........................................87
System limitations ......................58
T
Third-row power fold seat .......185
Tilt steering wheel ....................110
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....252
Tires ...........................237–238, 325
alignment ................................245
care ..........................................241
changing ..................325, 328–329
checking the pressure ............241
inflating ...................................239
label .........................................251
replacing ..................................243
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